Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to advancing peace, development, and inclusive governance in the Bangsamoro as she co-chaired the 4th Meeting of the Philippine Congress–Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF), where key milestones were achieved to deepen institutional cooperation between the national government and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
A central outcome of the meeting was the formal adoption of the Rules of Procedure of the PCBPF, establishing a clear and stable framework for sustained coordination among the Senate, […]
At the conclusion of National Women’s Month, Senator Loren Legarda praised the crucial role of Filipina women in holding communities together, especially during trying times caused by extreme weather.
Legarda pointed out that Filipina women have long strived to make their families better, but have been faced with difficult challenges exacerbated by natural disasters intensified by climate change.
“For the Philippines, climate change affects all aspects of life. It affects the price of food, the safety of our homes, the security of […]
Senator Loren Legarda urged stronger enforcement of environmental and water laws, stressing that women’s leadership and grassroots innovation are central to securing water, climate resilience, and inclusive development.
Speaking at the Water and Women Forum PH 2026 held on March 23 in Quezon City, in celebration of World Water Day and National Women’s Month, Legarda emphasized that water security, solid waste management, and gender equality are deeply interconnected.
“Water shapes the rhythm of every home, every community, every future. But when water […]
Senator Loren Legarda stressed her lifelong mission of peacebuilding, recalling her decades of work mediating in conflict areas, negotiating the release of captives, and championing programs that transform peace agreements into development dividends for communities long deprived of basic services.
She delivered this message as Guest of Honor and Speaker at the signing of the PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) Memorandum of Agreement between the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and implementing local government units […]
Senator Loren Legarda will file the Bayanihan Power to the People Act, or Bayanihan 3 Law, to establish a decisive government framework in addressing the impacts of the global oil crisis on Filipino households and the national economy.
Legarda stressed that Executive Order 110 declared a national energy emergency and outlined measures on conservation, anti-hoarding, and agency coordination, but it falls short of providing concrete relief.
She noted the absence of clear timelines for immediate and medium-term action, the lack of direct […]
